Area rugs can be so expensive and it s almost impossible to find the perfect one for your space.
Diy canvas outdoor rug.
I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57.
This diy rug is soooo easy and only needs fabric paint and painter s tape for a clean modern look.
I decided to figure out how to make a rug myself using just a drop cloth and fabric paint.
Paint roller on broomstick.
Paintbrushs in a variety of sizes.
Rather than breaking off long pieces i held onto the roll as i pulled the tape across the rug.
How to make an outdoor rug from a canvas drop cloth.
Head over to october june to find out exactly how to complete this diy.
This entire rug cost me about 14 which i felt was a great price for a 5x5 rug.
I mean we just spent like 90 of the budget on wood and paint and nails this one thing would put me over budget in a heartbeat.
As i was making that space into an outdoor room i wanted to add a bit of color.
How to paint a rug on your floor.
The summer version of the style guide comes out any day now so if you have an ipad head over to the app store and download it so you will be ready when.
The diy process was super easy and fast even the drying process wasn t bad.
They have a few different sizes available but since the rugs i wanted to make are more like runners the 4 foot wide drop cloth was perfect.
The triangles are then measured and marked using a ruler and pencil.
If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47.
Diy herringbone canvas art.
The canvas soaks in the paint pretty well so this can take some time.
For the taping i laid the rug out in my living room and started free handing no measuring needed the design with masking tape going a little past the edges of the mat.
Tape off a design.
Add a bright pop of color to your patio or deck by making an outdoor rug from a painter s drop cloth paint and stencils.
First let s take a look at the rug that inspired my diy outdoor rug project.
This pattern from zinc door was right up my alley however the 358 price tag was not.
Learn how to make a rug from a simple canvas drop cloth.
Number 10 canvas duck cut to dimensions of door or board plus a 6 inch margin.
How to turn a canvas drop cloth into an outdoor rug.
This colorful area rug is made using a large piece of canvas a rug gripper and a few different acrylic craft paint colors.
Roller tray and liner white acrylic gesso.
Diy network has instuctions on how to make an outdoor rug from a painter s drop cloth paint and stencils.
By lindsay ballard on june 28 2012 24 comments.
Hollow core door or 1 2 inch plywood cut to size.
Diy outdoor rug from a drop cloth paint.
The railings are black my furniture is black and i even chose black for most of the containers i planted with foliage and flowers.